The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation

When Renji asks Szayel Aporro how he negated his bankai, Szayel Aporro reveals that he gathered the data using parasites stored in the body of his older brother, Ilfort Grantz, who Renji fought and defeated. With only his shikai, Renji's attacks cannot harm Szayel Aporro. Meanwhile, Ulquiorra meets Ichigo to inform him of Rukia's death. Ichigo attempts to leave to save Rukia, but Ulquiorra goads him into fighting by revealing that he was the person who forced Orihime to come to Hueco Mundo. Furious, Ichigo uses his bankai, dons his hollow mask, and prepares to fight Ulquiorra in anger.